Sold STC Terraced

18 OSBORNE CLOSE

SANDBACH, ETTILEY HEATH, CHESHIRE CW11 3ZE

2 beds 1 baths 570 sq ft Listed 4 Apr 2026 (-60d)

£184,950

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (CW11 3ZE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 OSBORNE CLOSE, SANDBACH, ETTILEY HEATH, CHESHIRE CW11 3ZE |
| Price | £184,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 53 m² |
| Last sold | £125,000 Jan 2007 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £343/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,383

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£35)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2988-7910-6229-6271-4960)

## Description

Situated on a sought-after, family-friendly estate, this well-presented two-bedroom home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize.

Conveniently located within walking distance of the train station, the property provides easy access for commuters while enjoying a peaceful residential setting.

Internally, the home features a bright lounge, dining kitchen with French doors leading to the rear garden, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a stylish four-piece bathroom.

Externally, there is a low-maintenance rear garden and a driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles.

Offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN, this property is not to be missed!

EPC- D

Council Tax- B

Tenure- Freehold

Viewing Arrangements:

Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, Cheshire Property. Telephone  .

Hours of Business:

Monday to Friday             9.00 – 5.00

Saturday                          9.00 – 1.00

Important Notice:

None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating insulation’s, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.

**Entrance** - UPVC front door featuring decorative glazed inserts and an external lantern-style light.

**Lounge** - 3.66m 2.13m' x 3.35m 0.61m (12' 7'' x 11' 2') - Bright and welcoming lounge with a uPVC bow window to the front elevation, radiator, under-stairs storage cupboard, and internal door leading to:

**Dining Kitchen** - 4.27m 0.61m' x 2.13m 1.22m (14' 2'' x 7' 4') - Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. Includes a built-in oven, electric hob with extractor hood above, tiled flooring, radiator, uPVC double-glazed rear window, and double-glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden.

**First Floor Landing** - Access to loft space and doors leading to both bedrooms and the family bathroom.

**Bedroom One** - 4.27m 0.30m' x 3.35m 0.00m' (14' 1'' x 11' 0'') - Spacious main bedroom with two UPVC double-glazed windows to the front elevation, radiator, and a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with slatted shelving.

**Bedroom Two** - 2.13m 2.74m' x 3.05m 2.44m (7' 9'' x 10' 8') - Double-glazed window to the rear elevation and radiator.

**Bathroom** - Stylish four-piece suite comprising a freestanding roll-top bath with claw feet and central taps with shower attachment, low-level WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath, and a separate shower with wall-mounted Mira unit. Additional features include an extractor fan, UPVC double-glazed obscured rear window, fully tiled walls and floor, and a heated towel rail.

**Externally** - Rear Garden

Decked area with pathway leading to a shaled section and flower beds, plus an external water tap.

Front

Driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/174093383/111481) - Front Elevation
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/174093383/111483) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/174093383/111485) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/174093383/111487) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/174093383/111489) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/174093383/111491) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/174093383/111493) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/174093383/111494) - Bathroom
- ![Back Garden](/listings/photos/174093383/111497) - Back Garden
- ![Back garden](/listings/photos/174093383/111499) - Back garden

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW11 3ZE | £125,000 | 31/01/2007 | Terraced |
| 18 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW11 3ZE | £88,500 | 20/06/2003 | Terraced |
| 18 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW11 3ZE | £69,950 | 08/04/2002 | Terraced |
| 18 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW11 3ZE | £46,900 | 15/06/1998 | Terraced |
| 18 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW11 3ZE | £46,500 | 18/09/1995 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 CHESTERTON GROVE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZF | £187,500 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 CHESTERTON GROVE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZF | £226,000 | 17/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 104 ELTON ROAD, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3NF | £166,500 | 01/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZE | £182,500 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 CHESTERTON GROVE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZF | £167,500 | 19/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 30 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZE | £148,500 | 24/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZE | £175,000 | 11/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 MILTON WAY, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3GJ | £160,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 14 CHESTERTON GROVE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZF | £150,500 | 10/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £168,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £176,333 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £225,675 (32 Terraced, CW11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £878/mo
- **Realistic:** £975/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cradmill Drive, CW11 | £680/mo | 2 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £680/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £85,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £68,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £680/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-141/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,490/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 11.8%
- **10y growth:** 42.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

53 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£125,000 Jan 2007

Price per m²

£3,490/m²

Local average

£225,675 (-18%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,148 of 33,755)

Street crime

28 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Ideal for first-time buyers, investors, or downsizers
Sought-after, family-friendly estate
Walking distance to local train station
Two well-proportioned bedrooms
Bright and spacious lounge
Dining kitchen with French doors to the rear garden
Stylish four-piece bathroom suite
Low-maintenance rear garden
Driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles
Sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN!

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated on a sought-after, family-friendly estate, this well-presented two-bedroom home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize.

Conveniently located within walking distance of the train station, the property provides easy access for commuters while enjoying a peaceful residential setting.

Internally, the home features a bright lounge, dining kitchen with French doors leading to the rear garden, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a stylish four-piece bathroom.

Externally, there is a low-maintenance rear garden and a driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles.

Offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN, this property is not to be missed!

EPC- D
Council Tax- B
Tenure- Freehold

Viewing Arrangements:
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, Cheshire Property. Telephone .

Hours of Business:

Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00
Saturday 9.00 – 1.00

Important Notice:
None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating insulation’s, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.

Entrance - UPVC front door featuring decorative glazed inserts and an external lantern-style light.

Lounge - 3.66m 2.13m' x 3.35m 0.61m (12' 7'' x 11' 2') - Bright and welcoming lounge with a uPVC bow window to the front elevation, radiator, under-stairs storage cupboard, and internal door leading to:

Dining Kitchen - 4.27m 0.61m' x 2.13m 1.22m (14' 2'' x 7' 4') - Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. Includes a built-in oven, electric hob with extractor hood above, tiled flooring, radiator, uPVC double-glazed rear window, and double-glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden.

First Floor Landing - Access to loft space and doors leading to both bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Bedroom One - 4.27m 0.30m' x 3.35m 0.00m' (14' 1'' x 11' 0'') - Spacious main bedroom with two UPVC double-glazed windows to the front elevation, radiator, and a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with slatted shelving.

Bedroom Two - 2.13m 2.74m' x 3.05m 2.44m (7' 9'' x 10' 8') - Double-glazed window to the rear elevation and radiator.

Bathroom - Stylish four-piece suite comprising a freestanding roll-top bath with claw feet and central taps with shower attachment, low-level WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath, and a separate shower with wall-mounted Mira unit. Additional features include an extractor fan, UPVC double-glazed obscured rear window, fully tiled walls and floor, and a heated towel rail.

Externally - Rear Garden
Decked area with pathway leading to a shaled section and flower beds, plus an external water tap.
Front
Driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles.

Listed by

Sandbach

Green Pastures Lettings LTD

Reference: 174093383

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 28/11/2019

Current heating cost: £343/year

Potential heating cost: £273/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,383

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

169% since 1995

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£184,950	+48%
Sold	31/01/2007 (19 years ago)	£125,000	+41.2%
Sold	20/06/2003 (22 years ago)	£88,500	+26.5%
Sold	08/04/2002 (24 years ago)	£69,950	+49.1%
Sold	15/06/1998 (27 years ago)	£46,900	+0.9%
Sold	18/09/1995 (30 years ago)	£46,500	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
15 CHESTERTON GROVE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZF	£187,500	20/10/2023	Terraced
6 CHESTERTON GROVE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZF	£226,000	17/08/2022	Terraced
104 ELTON ROAD, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3NF	£166,500	01/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 8 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZE	£182,500	01/07/2022	Terraced
10 CHESTERTON GROVE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZF	£167,500	19/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 30 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZE	£148,500	24/03/2022	Terraced
Same street 4 OSBORNE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZE	£175,000	11/01/2022	Terraced
45 MILTON WAY, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3GJ	£160,000	20/08/2021	Terraced
14 CHESTERTON GROVE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZF	£150,500	10/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £168,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £176,333 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 11.8%

10y growth 42.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 24.1%

10y (index) 56.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £878/mo

Realistic £975/mo

Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW11 3ZE

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Bargain Booze	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Ettiley Heath, Elton Road / Rookery Tavern	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.6 miles
Train station	Sandbach	0.7 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	3.4 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	3.6 miles
Train station	Crewe	3.9 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	5.3 miles
University	Keele University	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	16
Shoplifting	4
Other theft	3
Anti-social behaviour	2
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	28

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Elworth CofE Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 16 Oct 2018
Elworth Hall Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Wheelock Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 12 Mar 2024
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College	Secondary	1.0 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2022
Sandbach School	Secondary	1.1 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2014

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cradmill Drive, CW11	£680/mo	2	0.49 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £680/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £85,000

Target investor price (1%) £68,000

Gross yield 4.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 22.7×

Monthly cashflow £-141/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.2%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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